Chen Xiangshan smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with infinite admiration and deep understanding of the artifact. He slowly approached Liu Yunde, gently taking the [Tai Chi Bagua Mirror] from his almost fumbling grasp, holding it as carefully as if it were a rare treasure.
“Yes, old boss, this [Tai Chi Bagua Mirror] is far more mysterious and unpredictable than you or I could have imagined. It not only contains the power of the Eight Trigrams, capable of discerning people’s hearts and retracing the past, but also holds within it the Four Symbols, constructed from true spiritual power, or perhaps even magic. These Four Symbols correspond to the four basic states of nature – the Lesser Yin and Greater Yin represent armies that move at night, wearing armor similar to that of the Tang Dynasty’s Xuanjia Army; dressed in black and covered in black armor, they can move in the shadows, ignoring any terrain. Each soldier wears 2 tons of armor and can run at 80 kilometers per hour. The Lesser Yang and Greater Yang, on the other hand, are similar to the Qin Dynasty army of old. Apart from the armor being different, their load-bearing and running abilities are the same. They can use sunlight for reflection attacks or transfers. The cooperation between the two makes us even more powerful when fighting traitors. They number 8888 in total.”
Upon hearing “one three seven,” Liu Yunde’s heart was filled with indescribable shock. He gazed at the mirror in his hand, as if he could see the thousands of soldiers and horses hidden within the smooth surface. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, and asked:
“Then, how are these armies summoned? And how are they controlled?”
Truth be told, Liu Yunde was tempted, wanting to take possession of these armies.
Chen Xiangshan gently shook his head, his gaze becoming profound:
“Old boss, you’re thinking too much. This was borrowed from us by the [Human Federation]. We shouldn’t have such unrealistic thoughts.”
Hearing that this treasure had no connection to the Greater Asia Alliance, Liu Yunde couldn’t help but feel somewhat disappointed, and then asked another question of concern:
“So, are the battle scenes you showed me real?”
The battle prowess of the Astartes in the [Tai Chi Bagua Mirror] was simply too terrifying. Even he, Liu Yunde, wouldn’t dare say he could win against one in a one-on-one fight, let alone 8888 of them. Furthermore, some of the Astartes were dressed in Taoist robes, like Taoist priests, wielding talismans, lightning, fire, and water spells. Compared to them, Liu Yunde felt like a strategic mage who was more like a superpower user who used CAD, not magical at all.
Chen Xiangshan nodded firmly, afraid that his teacher’s brain would go haywire and want to confront the [Human Federation].
“Old boss, I think we should send people to the [Human Federation] to see what they’re like. If they’re all like these superhuman soldiers, I think we should just surrender. We can’t beat them at all.”
Liu Yunshan remained silent, tapping his fingers on the table, contemplating the pros and cons.
“Go. We will select elites from here to go for exchange and study, and also consider the possibility of merging.”
————Separation line————
The changes occurring in the Greater Asia Alliance naturally did not escape the notice of those who were interested, who inevitably wanted to know what was happening within.
For example, Maya Yotsuba of Japan. To her surprise, even with her status as one of the “Seven Sages,” accessing the Supreme Throne System – a global monitoring system and an additional expansion system of the Echelon system – through the Echelon system III backdoor to search for information, all she found was a blank slate.
Maya Yotsuba frowned deeply, staring at the blinding blankness on the screen, a feeling of unprecedented unease and doubt washing over her.
She knew that her status as one of the “Seven Sages” granted her access to top-secret information, and that the Supreme Throne System could penetrate layers of firewalls to reach secrets in every corner of the world.
Yet now, faced with the massive changes occurring within the Greater Asia Alliance, this system, which had once been so effective, seemed to have encountered an invisible barrier, returning only nothingness.
“How is this possible?”
She muttered to herself, her fingers unconsciously tapping the console, her eyes flashing with unwillingness and anger. Maya Yotsuba recalled her days in the former Great Han, now the Greater Asia Alliance, those painful memories of betrayal and misunderstanding flooding back, filling her with a deep-seated hatred for that country. And now, as she tried to uncover the truth behind the changes in the Greater Asia Alliance with the power in her hands, she encountered unprecedented obstacles.
She realized that this change was not just a simple internal purge within Greater Asia; it must be hiding a more complex political game and power restructuring behind it.
The Greater Asia Alliance’s ability to so quickly and thoroughly eliminate hundreds of thousands of spies and maintain such tight information control was no accident.
Maya Yotsuba began to suspect whether the alliance had developed some new defensive mechanism that surpassed current technology, or whether it had received strong support from some external force.
Speaking of external forces, neither the USSR, America, Southeast Asian countries, nor India would make a move. So what external force could find so many spies and eliminate them without anyone knowing?
“What’s wrong, Maya? You look so gloomy.”
Maya Yotsuba’s sister, Miya Yotsuba, walked over with a cup of coffee and handed it to her sister.
Facing her sister, Maya Yotsuba opened her heart and replied:
“It’s the changes in Greater Asia. This country has eliminated spies planted and bribed by various countries in the world in a very short period of time, and has executed tens of thousands of people without hesitation without causing any waves. This is too abnormal.”
Miya Yotsuba retorted:
“Then what do you plan to do? Continue to arrange undercover agents? I’m afraid that won’t work in the short term. Greater Asia will definitely strictly check every foreigner.”
Maya Yotsuba smiled and replied:
“There is a way to re-insert undercover agents, such as international students.”
Brainwashing and recruiting international students to work for the country’s intelligence agencies is a common tactic used by countries around the world. Japan has been very successful with it. Even the most hard-line international students will develop a good impression of Japan over the years and eventually be used by Japan under its soft encroachment…0
“However, this time the situation is somewhat different.”
Maya Yotsuba’s eyes became sharp.
“Greater Asia’s ability to take such efficient action in such a short period of time shows that their intelligence system and execution are extraordinary. We need to be more subtle and covert.”
Miya Yotsuba gently stirred her coffee and said after a moment of thought:
“The international student plan is feasible, but we must carefully select them to ensure that they can integrate into Greater Asia’s society and maintain their loyalty to us. Moreover, this time we cannot rely solely on emotional and interest-based inducements as we have in the past. We must find a deeper connection point.”
“That’s exactly what I was thinking.”
Maya Yotsuba nodded in agreement:
“We can start with culture, allowing those students who are preparing to be sent to gain a deep understanding of Greater Asia’s history, culture, and values, so that they can identify with and respect the country from the bottom of their hearts. This way, even if they encounter difficulties and challenges in carrying out their missions, they can persevere because of this identification.”
“At the same time, we need to establish a new training mechanism.”
Miya Yotsuba added:
“We must not only cultivate their intelligence gathering and analysis abilities, but also teach them how to transmit information without raising suspicion. This requires extremely high professional competence and psychological quality.”
Maya Yotsuba frowned slightly: “Indeed, this requires a large investment of manpower and resources. But considering Greater Asia’s strategic position and resource value, it’s all worth it. Moreover, we can cooperate with friendly forces within Greater Asia to infiltrate and expand our influence through them.”
“Friendly forces?”
Miya Yotsuba raised an eyebrow:
“Are you sure there are forces within Greater Asia that we can trust after the massive purge? This is a huge risk.”
“Risk and opportunity coexist.”
Maya Yotsuba said firmly:
“As long as we are cautious and clever enough, we can find those who are willing to cooperate with us. After all, in this world, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. As long as we can provide enough enticing benefits, someone will always take the bait.”
Miya Yotsuba sighed:
“Okay, since you’ve already decided, then I’ll fully support you. But remember one thing, no matter how perfect the plan is, there will always be variables in the execution process. We must remain vigilant at all times and be prepared to deal with any crises that may arise.”
Maya Yotsuba nodded:
“I understand. I will personally participate in this operation to ensure that every link is foolproof. Sister, you can rest assured.”
The two sisters smiled at each other. Although the road ahead was unknown and full of challenges, they both believed that with their wisdom and courage, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve their ultimate goal.
